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Word: Endogamy
Speech Type: Noun
mid 19th century: from endo- ‘within’ + Greek gamos ‘marriage’, on the pattern of polygamy
ɛnˈdɒɡəmi
the custom of marrying only within the limits of a local community, clan, or tribe.
Short Definition:custom of marrying only within limits of local community or tribe
the fusion of reproductive cells from related individuals; inbreeding; self-pollination.
Short Definition:fusion of reproductive cells from related individuals
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